What’s it mean to be an advocate?

We toss the word “advocate” around a lot. I don’t think that’s a bad idea at all. In this complicated world we live in, it is important to advocate for ourselves, and to teach our children to advocate for themselves. And for sure, in the healthcare world, being your own advocate is especially important. With healthcare professionals. With insurance companies, Medicaid, Medicare. With the people around us. Take a look at an article I posted on being your own advocate: https://justgotdiagnosed.com/resources/whats-it-mean-to-be-an-advocate/